IN PLAY: Larry J. Wolfe, CPA Following a family tragedy, longtime Illinois CPA Society member Larry J. Wolfe took the cards he was dealt and, with the help of a few mentors, made a name for himself on the streets of the South Side.

The CPA Profession Is Greater Than Its Stereotypes It’s time to change the narrative—growing the CPA profession will require all of us to redefine our brand, become more diverse, and deepen our skill sets.

Accounting Today: More Give Than Take Required Giving back to the profession that’s given us so much is how we move forward.

Looking Forward to Moving Forward As the society enters a new era in its 120-year history, focusing on enhancing the value of the CPA profession remains a top priority.

ERC: Full of Dilemmas for CPAs Assisting clients with claiming the employee retention credit will likely pose several ethical dilemmas for accountants to consider.

5 Risk Management Tips for CPA Firms Contemplating Outsourcing Due diligence is critical for CPA firms who are considering outsourcing their work to a third party. Before signing any contracts or agreements, consider these five risk management tips.

5 ERC Mistakes Employers Can’t Afford to Make Many myths and mistakes have hampered Employee Retention Credit calculations. Here are five errors businesses can’t afford to make.

6 SECURE Act 2.0 Changes to Know in 2023 Countless retirement provisions will take effect in the coming years because of the act—here are the ones to take note of during your 2023 planning.

Avoiding the Top 10 Cryptocurrency Tax Traps With so many rules and nuances to consider within the cryptocurrency space, it’s no surprise that many tax clients fall victim to reporting mistakes. To prevent your clients from pointing the blame finger at you, here’s what to look out for.

The Quagmire of Quiet Quitting Quiet quitting may be a consideration for some employees to mentally cope and deal with burnout. However, with so many complexities to think about, the trending practice may do more harm than good for individual, organizational, and global well-being.

3 Steps for Taking Your Leadership to the Next Level Even when you’re at the top, there’s always room to improve. Here are three steps every leader should take to make the new year their best year yet.

Deciphering the State of Diversity in the Accounting Profession As demographics change across the United States, there’s both business imperatives and moral reasons for why the accounting profession must keep up.

GEN NEXT: Hungry for More? How to Blend Your Profession and Passion What does public accounting and operating a Michelin-starred restaurant have in common? More than you think.

IN PLAY: Nerissa C. Brown, Ph.D., CFE Witnessing firsthand how accounting can change the trajectory of someone’s life for the better, the Illinois CPA Society 2022 Lester H. McKeever Jr. Advancing Diversity Award winner has built a career on bringing more people like her to the table.

‘Uncapping’ Illinois’ Property Tax Extension Limitation Law A simple property tax cap? It’s more complex than that.

Is a Talent Pool the Answer for Your Finance Staffing Needs? Interesting times call for creativity, and today’s post-pandemic workforce is calling for finance leaders to think more creatively about attracting, retaining, and developing their talent.

The CPA’s Guide to Networking: 6 Steps to Meet Amazing People With networking, there’s no magic bullet. But rather, it’s a business development process that takes practice and repetition with the help of a few key steps.

How to Restore Passion, Engagement in Your ‘Quiet Quitters’ Whether quiet quitting is just another fleeting trend or here to stay, ignoring it won’t help. Caring about your employees, their careers, and their experience will.

Bonds vs. Bond Funds: Which Reigns Supreme? Bonds play an important role in any well-diversified investment portfolio. But when it comes to buying individual bonds or bond funds, is one stronger than the other?

Move Over, Comfort Zone: The ‘How’ and ‘Why’ of Networking Again Like it or not, accounting is more than just numbers. Whether growing your firm, gaining new clients, or maintaining long-term business relationships, networking is a crucial component to a CPA’s success. Three experts weigh in on the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of networking.